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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.57, 6,667.94 and 2,252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.57, 6,667.94 and 2,252.87 is: 3,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.57 : 6,667.94 = 2,252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.57/6,667.94 = 2,252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.57x = 6,667.94 × 2,252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.57x = 15,022,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,001.99/4,442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.38

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